In this role, I spearhead Worldwide ERC’s public policy initiatives to integrate and leverage resources, skills, and reach of WERC members. I influence priorities related to mobility compliance, immigration, tax, North American real estate, and environmental sustainability. I lead relationships with U.S. and international partnerships and coalitions, including the Coalition for Greener Mobility, International Organization of Employers (IOE), & World Federation of People Management Associations (WFPMA). I serve as a key subject matter expert to association management company during organizational operations transition. Key Achievements:• Lead member engagement activities across 14 volunteer groups, supporting member retention and acquisition and achieving a year-over-year increase of 135 percent in total number of member volunteers.• Oversaw mobility-related research content, facilitated connections with content-related members subject matter experts, and published 15+ articles within WERC’s Mobility News.• Negotiated and finalized multiple major licensing agreements; led transition around updated industry standard-setting Broker Market Analysis and Strategy Report (BMA) form.• Prepared eight impactful comment and advocacy letters to U.S. federal agencies and congressional offices.

In this role, I steered internal operations as a vice president-level executive, overseeing human resources and technology departments. I directed internal staff and external tech vendors to execute WERC’s technology transformation. I advised president and CEO and board of directors strategically on organizational and planning matters. I implemented key operational deliverables such as annual budget, key performance indicators, and departmental action plans, including process documentation.Key Achievements:• Achieved a notable 63 percent decrease in tech expenses while also successfully replacing association management database and marketing system and leading WERC’s technology transformation to completion.• Managed human resource functions for a 17-person team and orchestrated eight employee hires and onboardings.• Steered organizational objectives by tracking key budget and KPI metrics throughout year.

Serve on NAMLE's Board of Directors as Board Treasurer (2023-present) and member of the Executive Committee. Former Secretary of the Board (2022-2023).

In this role, I directed employee relations, engagement, and experience as a senior leader of HR team within world's largest human resources association. During my tenure, I oversaw employee departures (voluntary and involuntary) and partnered with internal business units to plan and execute organizational realignments. I headed SHRM's internal people analytics team, overseeing key HR technological platforms, including Ceridian’s Dayforce HR Information System, ADP, DataServ, Halogen, and Qualtrics platforms. During this time, I led the HR team’s implementation of a new HRIS, overseeing relationships with Ceridian and external consultants.Key Achievements:• Enhanced workplace experience for employees and coordinated organizational transformations.• Implemented new internal diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to support U.S. and global employees.• Supervised two full-time employees and additional temporary staff as needed.

--Led SHRM’s J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa Program (designated by the Department of State), which facilitated over 400 trainings and internships for participants from 50+ countries--Partnered with companies to develop, implement, and monitor detailed training programs that adhered to U.S. legal requirements and provided professional and/or academic development for each participant--Served as the program’s Responsible Officer to the U.S. Department of State, ensured the program’s regulatory compliance, and implemented program updates based on new immigration or employment law requirements--Recruited corporations and participants to take part in the J-1 visa program, screened candidates, companies, and training programs for eligibility and adherence to U.S. legal requirements, promoted the J-1 visa by exhibiting or speaking at conferences and events, and hosted informational seminars and webinars--Oversaw program budgeting and annual goals preparation and tracked and reported KPIs throughout the year --Supervised two full-time employees and additional temporary staff as needed

--Oversaw all of CFGI’s J-1 visa-related activities (see details in SHRM section above), which resulted in sponsorship of over 4,800 trainings and internships for foreign nationals generating $2 million-plus annual revenue--Led planning and implementation of CFGI’s symposium for 300+ immigration professionals and attorneys--Coordinated with SHRM Market Research to prepare and implement 5 post-conference surveys--Created and launched sponsorship program for the CFGI symposium with over $150,000 in revenue annually --Led CFGI’s marketing efforts (2013-2016), including coordination of web and print materials, website updates, market research and pricing studies, and management of CFGI’s brand portfolio and organizational rebrand--Oversaw corporate membership program of 240+ corporations, universities, and research institutes (2013-2016)--Supervised up to four full-time employees and additional temporary staff as needed

--Developed and implemented new programs for U.S. and international colleges and universities*Promoted AIPT university programs at events across the United States*Served as the organizational liaison for U.S. career center and study abroad offices*Supported AIPT’s J-1 visa programming by contributing to successful proposals to secure high-volume new business clients, participating in J-1 informational sessions/webinars, and chairing review of pricing structures

--Managed the IAESTE United States program, which is the nation’s largest non-university work abroad and student membership organization for globally-minded science and technology students--Recruited U.S. students to apply for global internships, led the selection process for matching candidates with available internship opportunities, and coordinated internship offers with candidates and foreign partners--Promoted the internship program at university-hosted career and global fairs and at conferences across the U.S.--Administered $250k program budget and supervised two staff members and one intern during tenure

Work with professors to coordinate operation of undergraduate international relations courses. Responsibilities include teaching two weekly discussion sections with approximately 35 students, grading midterms, final exams, and research papers, and meeting with students reguarly throughout duration of course. Classes included introductory course on international relations, Africa and International Relations, managing emerging global challenges in international relations, and espionage and intelligence.

Work with Executive Vice Presidents and other firm staff on various accounts, with primary focus on the European Commission Delegation in Washington, Save Darfur Coalition, Embassy of Cyprus, and the US Treasury Department's "Go Direct" program. Projects included researching and drafting material for background briefing materials, speaking points, outreach proposals, tracking media clips, preparing media lists, and engaging in media pitching and outreach calls on behalf of clients. This position was in conjunction with the field study component of my Master's degree program in Public Diplomacy.

*Coordinate media relations and outreach, including interview arrangment and maintaining relationships with over 200 domestic and international print, television, wire, and radio outlets, event promotion, op-ed placement, and press release distribution*Edit and distribute various Institute materials created by MEI scholars and experts;*Administer day-to-day operations of MEI's Public Policy Center.*Manage the implementation of MEI's branding scheme;*Engage in outreach to the US Congress, Embassies, academic institutions, corporate partners, and non-profit organizations